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Resident tells council neighbors are being charged irrigation fees; Southwest Junior High celebrated as international contender
Summary
At the San Luis council meeting a resident said neighbors were billed roughly $5,000 by the Yuma Water Association despite not receiving irrigation water; the meeting also featured recognition of the finance department and a presentation celebrating Southwest Junior High's international contender status.
During the city council’s open call to the public, resident Alan James Allen Jr. of 1549 East Babot Lane raised an irrigation billing issue affecting homeowners near Morell Avenue.
"The Yuma Water Association charges them a yearly fee because of the canals being near their homes. The only problem is they do not have access to those waters," Allen said, adding that one household’s bill had climbed "to a total of about $5,000." He asked the city to work with the water authority or county to resolve the charges.
Council and staff did not record an on‑the‑record determination at the meeting; staff and council members discussed that the matter could be pursued with the water authority or reviewed for placement on a future agenda for follow‑up.
Also on the agenda, the council recognized the finance department after the Government Finance Officers Association notified the city that its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 qualified for the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. City manager Jenny Torres invited the finance team forward and thanked staff "for the support of the mayor and council members." The council applauded the department.
A representative from the Gaston Elementary School District informed the council that Southwest Junior High was selected as a contender in an international ranking run by an organization called T4; the superintendent highlighted partnerships with Arizona Western College and credited university partnerships and parent support for student success. The superintendent invited council members and the community to the school event the following day.
The public comment and community recognitions were placed early on the agenda; council members closed public comment and proceeded to the consent agenda and business items.
